Change to the Guest Sightings Page

We have decided to change the format for the Guest Sightings Page. We thought it would be fun to see where our hikers wear their LeConte Lodge t-shirt. So, if you are planning an awesome vacation, take your t-shirt with you. Snap a pic and send it to us. Please add your names and where you are from to the information. You can email your photos to highonleconte@gmail.com. Please use this email for photos only. If you have other questions, you may use the contact page.

LeConte Lodge Guests Spotted Around the World

Tom DuBose, Birmingham AL. wearing 2014 Leconte shirt at the summit of Katahdin (northern terminus of the Appalachian trail), on September 17, 2014

Paul Benzinger of West Chester, Ohio, sporting the 2013 wear and getting ready to tackle the Coast View Trail and Mt Tamalpais just outside of Muir Woods, California in August 2014.

Carol and Jeff Miles on a hike in Skagway, Alaska.

Ava Rowland, “representing” at the base of the Eiffel tower.

Gary and Sarah Patton, from Nashville, Tennessee, took their 2014 t-shirts to Key West and wore them on a sailing trip.

Me (Josh Tuttle) and my wife (Jennifer) at Grand Canyon National Park in May of 2013. We are from Franklin, KY.

This photo was taken, of Julia Steele, on June 9th at the Devil's Wall in the Bohemian Forest in Czech Republic

Barbara & Fred Kastner from Cary, NC, wore their LeConte Lodge t-shirts at Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon on May 22, 2014.

This is Tim and Lisa Willingham at Miran Headlands outside Frisco looking towards the Golden Gate bridge on 12-7-2013.

Dale Hafner was visiting the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He is sitting between two REAL heroes. These gentlemen were two of the very few remaing survivors of The Day That Will Live in Infamy.

Ron Johnson sported his LeConte shirt while visiting the great state of Alaska. He lives in Kingsport, TN

2013 Season

The Over the Hill Hiking Club, from around the Atlanta area, joined us on the mountain.

Jenna and Susan Berger traveled from St. Louis, Mo., to see us.

Wayne McIntire and Landon and Will Taylor hiked up to visit from Burns, Tenn.

Tina Weddig, Ben Lee, Melissa Caldwell-Wedding and her husband (and Tina's twin) Chris Weddig brought their kids up the mountain. In the front are the Wedding's daughter Ruby and Ben's son Sol. They said the kids were total rock stars on the trail. They are all from Knoxville.

Stephen and Lori Hose and Donald Flynn joined us from Springville, Ind.

Jay and Vicke Murphy and Emily Roberts hiked up from the sea level of Biloxi, Miss., to the thin air of LeConte.

David McGinnis hiked up with his kids, Joshua and Sam, to celebrate his 61st birthday. They had a great day for visiting the top.

Brett and Gail Guge joined us from Upland, CA. with their friends Janice and Bill Priddy from Lenoir City, TN. Janice and Bill are repeat visitors.

John and Heidi Oberhelman
hiked up in celebration of John's safe return from Afghanistan.

Dan and Heather Woosley brought their friends from Mississippi to share in the LeConte experience. Gloria and David Harvey and Joel and Cheryl Yelverton made the trek up the mountain.

The Wibbenmeyer group came to visit from St. Louis, Mo. They were just a few of the delightful visitors we've hosted lately.

Ben and Stacie Northrup came to visit us for a couple of nights. LeConte veterans, the Northrups are wearning LeConte Lodge t-shirts from 1993 and '99.

Cynthia and Donnie Mitchell hiked up to spend the night and celebrate their birthdays. Happy Birthday to you both, from the LeConte Lodge crew.

The White and Tortorici groups visited us for a night up top. Combined they have over 60 years on the mountain. They must like this place.

Cindy Lio and David Gullett visit the mountain for another night up top.

The gang made it back up to help us start the season off. Thanks to Tim Wilson, Ann Furr, Randal Flynn, Janice Zamostny, Larry Crabtree, and John May for bringing in the new season.

2012 Season Guest Sightings

Keeping with tradition, we know it is the end of the season when these guys show up. Tim Wilson, Larry Crabtree, Alyssa Moore, and JP McQuilling joined us for a couple of days on the mountain.

Debbie and John Stinnett were at the lodge celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary.

A group from Woodmont Christian Church stayed over night at the lodge. They are from Nashville, TN

We were happy to see Jackie DuBose return to the mountain after 12 years. She hiked up to celebrate her 69 birthday and test out her new knees. Her future daughter-in-law, Holly Wade, her son, Dennis, and her husband, Tom, hiked up to celebrate.

The Jordan Party decided to meet on Mt. LeConte for a reunion. They joined us from all over Tennessee.

These local boys were sweet enough to hike up some home grown tomatoes for the staff. They made for a great tomato sandwich.
Thanks Chuck Fleming, Doug Maples, and Steve Edwards.

“Bandana Guy” (Don Mahler, NJ) relaxes in the common room, with the junior bandana kids (Fla) looking on

The Smithyman party joined us from Nashville for the evening. They have three generations that hiked up the mountain together.

The Lennard family hails from Florida and Mississippi. While the folks from the Sunshine State didn't get much sunshine during their stay, they did luck into a fine sunset.

Mr. and Mrs. Green hiked up from Lafayette, TN to celebrate their 10th Anniversary.

Phillip and Kathy Clark came to visit us from Kirkwood, Mo.

"The Pack Mules" from Nashville, TN

Photo #1 - Steeler Nation fans-John Cansler and Butch McSwain from Morganton,NC on their annual visit to Mt. Leconte Photo #2 - Leconte Nation Fans-John Cansler and Butch McSwain from Morganton,NC on their annual visit to Heinz Field trying to stay warm in their 2011Leconte T-shirts!!

Sue and James Nations with their friend Inez Dill. Mr. Nations decided it was pajama day on the mountain. He wore his pajamas for dinner and breakfast. I have to say, I was little jealous.

The Wibbenmeyors visited us St. Louis, MO.

Congratulations to Brittany Greene and Whitfield Bailey on their engagement while hiking up Rainbow Falls. They are from Knoxville.

Terry & Rita Dachs from Waterford, Michigan

David Gullett visited the mountain. He is from Winchester, Ky. He also brought the crew some delicious fudge. Thanks David.

The Heber party joined us again from the Nashville/ Crossville area.

The 2012 season is starting off with a group of regulars who start our season off.
From left to right: John May, Randy Flynn, Tim Wilson, Janice Zamostny, Larry Crabtree, Ann Furr, Bill Leach, Jerry Rhyne, and Gary Tolbert.

Debi, Tejay, and Tracy Chaffee hiked up to say hello. You will recognize Debi's name. She is a regular commenter on the blog site.

2011 Season Guest Sightings

Daniel Boudreauf & Ian Ray are our last edition to the Guest Sightings page this season!

The boys are back. That means one thing. The end of the season is here. Good to see Tim and Larry once again.

Steve and Dewanna Jones enjoying sunset from Clifftops.

Jean Stuczynski, in white, brought her daughter Christine and her son-in-law Deva up the mountain for their first visit to the lodge.

Jason and Tom Donoghue hiked up and spent the night with us. They were lucky to see some snow the next morning.

Sue Poteet,Jordan Treece,Tommy Poteet,Jared Treece, Debrah Schneider, and Kolby Poteet, hiked up to check out the beautiful fall weather on the mountain.

The Sailer party hikes up every year at this time. It was fun for friends and family.

Sydney, Ritchie,Ganelle, and Riley Rivers visited us from Amite, Lousiana.

Richard Smith brought his grandson Connor Grier to the lodge.

Paul Romanick brought his grandson Blake McDonald up to the lodge for his first trip.

Stacy McMahan, Ashley McPherson, John Paul McPherson, Gene Villanueva, Lesley Villanueva, Don Strong, and Sharon Strong decided to hike up to the lodge for the day.
Lesley is one of our co-workers in the office in Sevierville. It is always fun to see the office women in our neck of the woods.

Jason Vaught broke the record for most mashed potatoes eaten on the mountain.

Brad Luth, Kat Gearhart, Jerry Luth (50th Summit)
from Findlay Ohio

From Southeast Texas, Robin & Kevin A. and their sons Scott (age 6) and Collin (who just turned 3) along with Dakota and Mike Thompson. Surprisingly, Collin walked up the first 6 hours of their 7 hour trek up Alum Cave Bluffs Trail! What a trooper!!

Jerry & Marietta Green from Pegram, TN

Harriett and Ken Taylor stayed with us for a couple of days. For all of you HOL regulars, you may recognize Ken's name. He stops by the blog on a regular basis.

Mary 'Flutewalker' Drake stayed with us for a few nights on her way to Maine. She is thruhiking the Appalachian Trail.

Ted Mounts and his wife, Kristin Farley, play a little Yahtzee while waiting for the dinner bell.

Meredith and Katherine, from the crew, met Meredith and Katherine the twins.

Tommy and Emily Williams were married on top of Mt. LeConte on June 12th.

Wilson and Grant Patterson ringing the breakfast bell.

Roger Bailey and Ronchie Carter were engaged to be married on May 21st.

Huff family, and friends, trip

The Galyon Group has been coming up for the past 30 years. From left to right- Bo Carey, Bailey Sharp,Brown Tate, Oscar Tedford, Lucy Tedford, Philip Campbell, and Sam Carey. This group is from Knoxville, Tennessee.